Detection of CSF leaks with magnetic resonance imaging in intracranial hypotension syndrome - 01/07/11
Summary |
Intracranial hypotension syndrome (IHS) is a rare disorder characterized by postural headache, low cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure, dural thickening and pachymeningeal contrast enhancement as a consequence of decreased CSF volume. The present report is a case of spontaneous IHS due to dural leak at the level of T12–L1. The site of CSF leakage was not detectable on either conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or T2-weighted MR myelography. However, it was evident on contrast-enhanced MR myelography (CE-MRM). The present report discusses the efficacy of CE-MRM in the detection of CSF leaks according to the literature so far.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : Postural headache, Cerebrospinal fluid leak, Spinal magnetic resonance imaging, Blood patch, MR myelography, Intracranial hypotension
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Vol 38 - N° 3
P. 175-177 - juillet 2011 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.